OB Quiz 1 Flashcards
(35 cards)
Medication that prevents maternal antibodies from attacking Rh+ blood cells
Rho Gam
development begins once the amnion is formed about 10-12 days after fertilization and lasts through the 8th week after fertilization
embryonic stage
is a temporary organ of pregnancy that acts as a circulatory interface between the mother and embryo or fetus function is to protect and hormone production
placenta
arises from the fetal side of the placenta serves as a conduit for blood traveling to and from the embryo or fetus. It contains 1 vein and 2 arteries AVA
umbilical cord
any pregnancy regardless of ending
gravida
completed pregnancy past 20 weeks gestation
Para
What does EDC stand for?
estimated date of confinement
what does EDD stand for?
estimated date of delivery
1st trimester is between what weeks?
conception to week 12
third trimester is between what weeks?
week 29 to week 40
second trimester is what weeks?
week 13 to week 28
What does G2 P0 mean
means that she has had two pregnancies none completed past 20 weeks
what does Prima gravida mean?
first pregnancy
Prima para means
first birth
Multi gravida means?
multiple pregnancies
mulit para means?
multiple births
What are some physiological changes with circulatory system? and why?
increased blood volume
increased HR & cardiac output
Increased clotting factor
Because the woman needs enough blood to support the growing fetus
WHat are some physiological changes for the respiratory system?
Deeper breaths (tidal volume)
Does the respiratory rate go up when a woman is pregnant?
no it does not
Does HR go up during pregancy?
yes
What are some physiological changes of the reproductive system
Tender breasts
Uterus grows in size goes from pear shape to watermelon
cervix undergoes softening
Physiological changes of the GI system
Reduced peristalsis due to progesterone hormone being released which leads to : heartburn constipation gallstones N/V because of HCG hormone
physiccalogical changes of the skeletal system
Softening of joints
Lordosis
Pubic bone softens
physiccalogical changes of the skeletal system
Softening of joints
Lordosis
Pubic bone softens